Local Ohio Obituaries

Oct 15, 2023

Janet Ellen nee Grant Moore, age 71 of Lancaster, OH formerly of Columbus, Toledo, Ashville, and Orlando, FL. passed away October 15, 2023.  She was an Insurance adjuster at Motorist Insurance.  She enjoyed life to the fullest and will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

She is survived by her daughter, Hope E. Moore; and...

Oct 15, 2023

Stephen Michael (Mike) Forsythe, DVM, died on Sunday afternoon, October 15, 2023, at the Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital surrounded by his loving family. As the owner of Amanda Animal Hospital for 43 years, Mike was known as a lover of animals and exceptional veterinarian throughout Fairfield County. Mike was born on March 23, 1948, to the late Jerry...

Oct 15, 2023

William J. Mason, 77 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away at the Chillicothe VA Sunday, October 15, 2023.

He was born to Daniel and Emma Mae Mason Lancaster, Ohio on June 29, 1946.

William was a Marine Corp veteran, and he served in the Vietnam War. He worked for Complete General in Columbus, Ohio and was...

Oct 14, 2023

Lancaster - Tom Chilcote, 77, died Saturday, October 14, 2023 at his residence after a long illness.

Tom was a lifelong member of the Ohio Association of Chiefs of Police; he served as Vice-President; Secretary; Trustee and Conductor for the Fraternal Order of Police Forest Rose Lodge 50. He was also 2003 Lodge member of the year,...

Oct 12, 2023

Robert “Bob” E. Boling, 81, of Lancaster, passed away at OSU Wexner Medical Center on Thursday, October 12, 2023. He was born to Harold and Juanita Boling in Nelsonville, Ohio on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 1942.

Bob was a Marine Corps veteran and he served in the Vietnam War. He owned and operated Boling Antiques in Lancaster...

Oct 12, 2023

Lancaster - Donna S. Moore, 83, died October 12, 2023 at the Pickering House surrounded by family.

Donna graduated in 1958. She was a member of numerous groups including the VFW auxiliary #3761 for 67 years, the Italian American club, American Legion, and Moose. Donna worked for Wooster Enterprise, Baker Realty, and JcPenney.

She is...

Oct 11, 2023

Robert S. “B.J.” Tatman, 71, of Lancaster, passed away on October 11, 2023 at Country Lane Gardens. He was born to the late Joseph and Virginia Tatman on August 2, 1952.

B.J. was a proud Marine Corps veteran. He loved his grandchildren and spending time with friends and family. Those who knew him knew he was a...

Oct 10, 2023

Betty Lou Behrens, 85, of Lancaster Ohio passed away at her residence on Tuesday, October 10, 2023. She was born July 18, 1938 to Carl and Dovey Kull.

She was known to read the newspaper every single day and she also enjoyed doing word search books. She was a member of Emanuel Lutheran Church in Lancaster, Ohio....

Oct 6, 2023

Nancy Elizabeth Blaine age 76, passed away Oct. 6, 2023 at the Pickering house with her family by her side. She was born May 14, 1947 in Lancaster, OH to the late Charles and Ruth Blaine. After graduation from Lancaster High School in 1965 she attended Ohio University and then decided to follow her dream to become a flight...

Oct 5, 2023

Donna Lee Braidic, 86, of Baltimore, Ohio, passed away Thursday October 5th, 2023 at Lanfair Nursing Home in Lancaster, OH. She was born on July 27th, 1937 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Everette and Cora Hadaway-Cheeseman. Donna was employed at Rockwell International (Boeing Corporation) where she later retired. She was a member of the Baltimore VFW Post 3761....

Oct 2, 2023

Arthur D. Woods, 52, of Lancaster, passed away on Monday, October 2, 2023.

Arthur loved his daughter, and greatly enjoyed music.

He is survived by his daughter, Courtney Woods; brother, Jeffrey Woods; and niece, Shaiqua Woods.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Lorine Woods.

Caring Cremation has taken place...

Oct 2, 2023

MaryAnn Roberts, 77 of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 2, 2023 at Fairfield Medical Center. MaryAnn was born on May 15, 1946 in Logan, Ohio to Rosezella Shaw and the late Frank Shaw.  She worked for Lancaster Glass Corp. and later retired from Lancaster City Schools.

She is survived by her husband of 57 years,...

Sep 30, 2023

Barbara Ann Tuggle 83 of Circleville, Ohio formerly of Johnstown, Ohio passed away Saturday, September 30, 2023 at Berger Hospital Circleville.  She was born on October 9, 1939 to the late David and Agnes Chattos.

She was a retired claims representative for JCPenny Life Insurance Co., Etna Insurance Co. and later Westfield Insurance Co.

Barbara...

Sep 29, 2023

Joyce Cecilia Lamb, age 44, of Lancaster, died September 29, 2023 at her residence. She was born December 19, 1978 at Riverside Hospital in Columbus.  She was a past employee at McDonalds who enjoyed life to the fullest.  She enjoyed riding 4-wheelers and having a good time. She also was an avid reader, getting lost in the pages of...

Sep 26, 2023

Russell Lowell Hite, 92 a longtime resident of Thurston, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at the Pickering House.

He was a graduate of Thurston High School and retired from Crown Zellerbach in the box shop. He enjoyed working on televisions and radios.  Lowell farmed and worked for Walnut Creek Sewer after working in the...

Sep 25, 2023

Amanda - Myrna Kay Westfall, 81, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, September 25, 2023.

Myrna was born on October 17, 1942 in Lancaster, Ohio.

She is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Paul Westfall; children Chris Westfall, Joe (Hayley) Westfall, and Amy Westfall; granddaughters Crystal (Justin) Groves, Meghin...

Sep 23, 2023

Richard Eugene “Dick” Pickering, 86, of Lancaster, passed away on September 23, 2023. He was born to the late Floyd and Rose Pickering on February 5, 1937 in Lancaster.

Dick was a great father, husband, and friend who was loved and will be missed by all who knew him. He was also a proud member of the...

Sep 20, 2023

William "Bill" Beaty 70 of Lancaster, Ohio was a legendary runner and coach and devoted family man. He had an indomitable loving spirit, great humility, and concern for others. Bill passed peacefully in the presence of his children on Wednesday, September 20th, 2023. Just 3 days shy of his 71st birthday. Following his stroke in 2015, he has battled...

Sep 18, 2023

Fredrick Dean Barry 72 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Monday, September 18, 2023 at his residence.  He had worked for his father who owned and operated Glass Services Co., Inc. in Lancaster.  He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aries #2120 and DeMolay.  Frederick enjoyed bowling and was very good at it, golfing and loved...

Sep 16, 2023

Timothy L. Leitnaker, age 70, of Pleasantville, Ohio, passed away at his home on September 16, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.   Tim is survived by his wife of 48 years, Dee Ann, and their four children Phillip, Henry (Angie), JoEllen, and Leanna; and grandchildren, Rohya, Luna and James.  Tim was born January 31, 1953, and grew up on...